The banner of Delos is inspired by the coins of the island. According to mythology, Delos was the birthplace of Apollo, and along with Delphi, it was a major center of his cult. Apollo is a multi-faceted god; he is the god of music, poetry, arts, oracles, light, knowledge, and more.
He's often represented on coins with musical instruments, such as the kithara on this bronze coin from Delos.
The Pythian Games of Delphi also included musical events in honor of Apollo.
Farms aimed to be self-sufficient—a goal that was not always easy. Crop management required various strategies to alleviate the risk of crop failure and ensure the long-term productivity of arable land. Wheat crops failed due to insufficient rainfall every one in four years, while barley crops failed every one in ten.
To mitigate crop failure, farmers planted small plots to exploit climate variations. In addition to cereals, they also cultivated vines for wine and olives for oil, and planted fruit trees and vegetables.
Herms (rectangular pillar with head) were commonly placed as protectors of sanctuaries, crossroads, and public areas